Tension rocks NBA Port Harcourt as election sparks controversy
Tension Flare at Port Harcourt Branch of Nigerian Bar Association Ahead of Election
PORT HARCOURT — Tensions have escalated at the Port Harcourt Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as it prepares for branch elections scheduled for today.
The unrest stems from allegations by several lawyers that the Electoral Committee did not adhere to the branch’s bye-laws by failing to publish the voters’ register in advance of the election.
At the NBA House in Port Harcourt, groups of lawyers gathered, some advocating for the election’s continuation, while others called for its suspension, citing the alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
In response to the unfolding situation, security has been heightened at the venue, with personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) deployed to ensure public safety and maintain order.
Further details will be provided as the situation develops.
